Take the JR Keiyo Line from Tokyo Station to Maihama (15 minutes), then the Disney Resort Line monorail 2 stops to Tokyo DisneySea Station (10 minutes). Total: about 30 minutes and 482 yen. JR Pass covers the JR Keiyo Line leg; the Disney Resort Line monorail is not.
Quick Answer: JR Keiyo Line from Tokyo Station to Maihama, then Disney Resort Line 2 stops to Tokyo DisneySea Station. 30 minutes, 482 yen total. DisneySea is further from Maihama than Disneyland, requiring the monorail or a 25-minute walk.
Best Route
JR Keiyo Line: Tokyo Station underground south Keiyo platforms to Maihama Station. 2 stops, 15 minutes, 222 yen. JR Pass is valid.
Disney Resort Line monorail: Maihama Station (starting point of the loop) to Tokyo DisneySea Station. 2 stops, approximately 10 minutes, 260 yen. Not covered by JR Pass. Runs every 3 to 5 minutes during park hours.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: At Tokyo Station, follow signs for the JR Keiyo Line. The Keiyo Line platforms are underground on the south side of the station, separate from the main above-ground JR platforms. Allow 5 minutes for the walk from the main Marunouchi concourse.
Step 2: JR Keiyo Line to Maihama. Board any train toward Soga, Nishi-Funabashi, or Kaihimmakuhari. 2 stops, 15 minutes, 222 yen.
Step 3: At Maihama Station, exit and follow signs to the Disney Resort Line monorail boarding area. The monorail entrance is immediately outside the Keiyo Line exit at Maihama. Purchase a 260-yen ticket at the monorail machines or tap your IC card.
Step 4: Board the Disney Resort Line. It takes 2 stops to Tokyo DisneySea Station about 10 minutes. Exit the station, and the park entrance is a 2-minute walk straight ahead.
Walk alternative: You can walk from Maihama to DisneySea in about 25 minutes following resort signage. This saves the 260 yen monorail fare, but it’s a long walk, especially with park bags.
Cost
JR Keiyo Line to Maihama: 222 yen. JR Pass is valid.
Disney Resort Line monorail: 260 yen. Not covered by JR Pass or standard IC card discounts.
Total: 482 yen.
Travel Time
Tokyo Station to DisneySea gate: approximately 30 to 35 minutes, including the 10-minute monorail and the 2-minute walk from Tokyo DisneySea Station to the park entrance.
Compared to Tokyo Disneyland, the DisneySea journey from Tokyo Station takes about 10 minutes longer due to the two monorail stops.
Taxi Option
A taxi from Tokyo Station to Tokyo DisneySea costs approximately 3,500 to 5,000 yen and takes 20 to 35 minutes. The taxi drops you at the resort main entrance area, from which DisneySea is about a 5-minute walk or one monorail stop. Useful for very early-morning arrivals before convenient JR service, or for groups splitting the fare.
Best Option with Luggage
The JR Keiyo Line from Tokyo Station, plus the Disney Resort Line monorail, is manageable with luggage. Both have elevators. Maihama Station has coin lockers (400 to 700 yen) if you want to store bags before entering the park, rather than paying to use lockers inside the park.
Best Option Late at Night
The Disney Resort Line monorail runs until after the park officially closes for the day. The JR Keiyo Line from Maihama back toward Tokyo Station runs until approximately midnight. After the last Keiyo Line train, taxis from Maihama are available at all hours.
Nearby Guides
- Tokyo Disney Guide
- Tokyo in 3 Days
- Tokyo Planning Guide
- Things to Do in Japan
- Where to Stay in Shinjuku
- Where to Stay in Shibuya
FAQ
How does DisneySea access differ from Disneyland access from Tokyo Station?
Both parks are served by the JR Keiyo Line from Tokyo Station to Maihama. Tokyo Disneyland is a 10-minute flat walk from Maihama. Tokyo DisneySea is accessible by the Disney Resort Line monorail (2 stops, 10 minutes, 260 yen) or a 25-minute walk. The total journey from Tokyo Station to the DisneySea gate is about 10 minutes longer than the journey to Disneyland.
Can I use a Suica card for the Disney Resort Line monorail?
Yes. The Disney Resort Line accepts Suica, Pasmo, and all IC cards. Tap in at Maihama Station monorail gate and tap out at Tokyo DisneySea Station.
How often does the Disney Resort Line run?
Every 3 to 5 minutes during park hours, there is no need to check a timetable. Arrive at the Maihama monorail platform, and a train will come within a few minutes.
